Brentford demolished West Ham 3-0 at home to secure a dominant victory, with an own goal, penalty, and late strike sealing a comprehensive performance.
Brentford delivered a clinical display against struggling West Ham on May 2, moving to 48 points in ninth place. West Ham's poor form continued as they dropped to 17th with just 36 points from 34 matches. The Hammers needed a response after recent mixed results, but instead faced a relentless home side hungry for three points.
The match turned decisively early when Kostas Mavropanos turned the ball into his own net in the 15th minute. West Ham's defensive lapse gifted Brentford an unexpected advantage. The own goal set the tone for what would become a one-sided contest.
Brentford controlled possession with 48% of the ball and created real danger throughout the opening period. They managed six shots on target and dominated the midfield battle. West Ham struggled to impose themselves, managing only four shots on target in the first half.
The visitors pressed forward without finding the cutting edge needed to trouble Brentford's defense. Mads Hermansen made several routine saves for West Ham as the home side pressed for a second goal. The half ended with Brentford firmly in control and West Ham searching for answers.
The second half began with West Ham desperate to change the narrative. However, Brentford's intensity never dropped. Igor Thiago doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute, putting the match beyond doubt.
West Ham's frustration grew as yellow cards flew in, with Tomas Castellanos and Crysencio Summerville both cautioned by the 62nd minute. Brentford remained composed and clinical. Mads Kayode received a yellow for the home side in the 73rd minute.
Mikkel Damsgaard sealed the victory with a third goal in the 82nd minute, capping a commanding performance. The Danish winger finished with a rating of 8.7, the match's highest. West Ham could not recover from the early setback.
The statistics told the story of Brentford's superiority. Brentford managed 14 total shots compared to West Ham's 13, with superior accuracy in the box. Brentford's expected goals stood at 2.06 versus West Ham's 0.71, showing the quality of chances created.
Brentford passed the ball with 79% accuracy across 323 passes, controlling the tempo throughout. West Ham completed 264 accurate passes from 339 attempts but lacked the precision needed in attacking areas. Mathias Jensen anchored Brentford's midfield with five tackles in 98 minutes.
This result leaves Brentford in mid-table security while West Ham's struggles deepen. The Hammers remain in the relegation zone with 16 losses from 34 matches. Brentford will look to build on this performance in their remaining fixtures.
